Come and see what Christmas looks like at Oakridge. If you have not received your preferred customer invite, call us at 326-1015 and come pick up your tickets. On Friday, November 11th from 6:00pm-10:30pm, we are hosting our annual Christmas show. Enjoy delicious hor d’ouvres, wine, punch and live music.
Saturday, October 1st – 730pm
Born in Calgary, Alberta, and raised primarily on the Manitoban prairies, Kathy Kennedy has been a professional vocalist for over 2 decades. Her soulful powerhouse vocals and strong stage presence confidently display her experience. Kathy has sung the blues for the past 15 years and developed her love for the genre at the King Eddie Hotel in Calgary, upon listening to an unnamed American blues artist. She is not only a singer/songwriter, she is the creator, founder and promoter of “Women in Blues Manitoba”, and the manger and booking agent for her own band. Kathy is also a contributor to the “Save the Windsor” campaign, which was founded upon the rumour of the demolition of WInnipeg’s Home of the Blues.
Tickets are only $15
Bring the colors of fall into your home with nature-inspired decorating ideas. At Oakridge, we have everything you need to design your look, from wreaths to pumpkins and gourds. Transform your home with items you already own and go hunt for that special item to bring the outdoors, in. The colors and textures of fall with the added crispness in the air and the thought of sitting by the fire with apple cider and a good book….ahhhh. I would never want to openly admit that summers end is an exciting time, but change is good. Get inspired!
Flower bulb planting is a perfect job for a crisp, sunny fall day. You’ll want to plant now to achieve that amazing first splash of color in the springtime. Typically, September till the 3rd week of October is ideal. This timing allows for the root development of your spring-flowering bulbs that need a period of cold in order to flower well. If you can still dig into the ground, plant away! For the best results, choose large bulbs – the more mature the bulb, the larger the flowers, and plant the bulbs as soon as possible. Spring flowering bulbs thrive in full or part-sun areas with good drainage. As a rule of thumb, plant large bulbs 8-12″ deep and 3-6″ apart. Smaller bulbs can be planted 4-6″ deep and closer together. Water generously and forget about them until you see firsthand your stunning results in the springtime! Not everything about fall gardening is cleanup…happy planting!
Friday, September 9th, we are hosting a one-day only 40% off sale on all trees, shrubs, perennials and pots. (excluding spruce trees). Perfect for fall planting this upcoming weekend in the unseasonably warm weather that we are ALL enjoying.
Sale runs from 4pm-8pm. We look forward to seeing you!
Garden mums provide unparalleled color throughout the fall months and bloom in almost every color imaginable. There are many different forms of the beautiful flower, from daisy-like, to pompon, spoon-petal, and decorative, which is the most common form with long, tightly overlapping petals. These blooms can last for weeks, not days and the sheer volume of the blooms will convince you that this plant loves to show off. Add the longevity of its life-cycle to its impressionistic abilities, and you have an incredibly well-rounded plant. Mums are a great plant for decorating in fall. Choose golden yellow, orange, bronze or white to arrange with your pumpkins, gourds and straw bales. Most garden mums can tolerate a light frost – making it perfect to last right through to Halloween. Or simply pop them into a clay pot, or line them up in a window box.
If you want to plant your mums, here are some tips to get them through our harsh winter. Plant them in full sun – some varieties can get away with half a day of direct sunshine, but more is better. Really good drainage and fertile soil is also really important. Your garden mum should never be allowed to wilt. Consistent watering is essential, right up until hard frosts keeping the soil moist as winter approaches. If you want to keep your garden clean looking, cut back the plant after several hard frosts and the mums have blackened. Otherwise you can cut them back in the springtime. Mulching over your fall mums to a depth of 3-4″ after the soil has frozen will help ensure their return next spring.
I need to start off with my heartfelt and a little obligatory apology. It’s been a wonderful summer and we’ve enjoyed every minute of the beautiful weather. I’ve fallen off of the blog wagon and for that I am truly sorry. I am here again and vow to keep you all up to date on the comings and goings of Oakridge.
Our tree and shrub yard is still full with lots of different choices for your yard. We have everything you need for your weekend DIY landscape project. Don’t hesitate to ask any of our staff if you have questions or need advice on placing or planting your trees/shrubs. If you can’t find what you want, we may be able to order it in. My blogs coming up this fall will be focusing on perennial planting, stay tuned!
Remember to keep watering through this heat wave and enjoy your last week before September rolls around and routine sets back in.
All flip-flops and flip-flop accessories are now 50% off, until supplies last!
Shop early, you don’t want to miss out on your size!
Come Celebrate the beauty of Manitoba in Summer!
The Friends of Gardens Tour is coming to Steinbach this Saturday, July 9th, running from 10am-4pm. Pick up your tickets for $20 at Oakridge and visit 8 beautiful gardens in the Steinbach area! You will visit gardens that exhibit unusual and unique plantings, water features, a rose pavilion, a formal garden, as well as the Mennonite Heritage Village. A stop-over at Oakridge is also in the works!
Fill up your vehicle and flower beds! All of our annual flowers and vegetables are 30% off! Plus 3.5″ vegetables are buy 1 get 1 free! Time to empty out…I can’t believe it. Every year the time flies by and we’re happy to say it has been a great season so far!